Ingredients
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1 teaspoon canola oil
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5 ounces ground pork
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2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
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3 cups finely sliced green cabbage (about 6 oz.)
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¼ cup chopped scallions
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
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6 egg roll wrappers
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1 large egg, well beaten
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Cooking spray
Directions
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Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork and garlic; cook until well browned, about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cabbage and scallions; cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is starting to wilt, about 3 minutes. Stir in lime juice and soy sauce. Remove from heat.
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Lay out 3 egg roll wrappers with 1 point away from you; brush 1 side completely with egg. Place 3-4 tablespoons of the filling in the center of each wrapper. Roll the point closest to you over the filling; then bring the side points into the middle. Continue rolling away from you to form a tight seal around the filling. Repeat the process with the remaining wraps and filling.
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Place the egg rolls in the basket of an air fryer and coat with cooking spray. Cook at 390°F until golden brown, about 10 minutes, turning halfway through.
Frequently Asked Questions
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These egg rolls can be made vegetarian by omitting the pork and adding julienned carrots with the cabbage to soften prior to filling the egg roll wrappers. You could also add bean sprouts to the filling during the last minute or two of cooking it. For a spicy twist to egg rolls that are already vegetarian, try our veggie-packed Air-Fryer Cabbage, Black Bean & Corn Egg Rolls.
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Due to the egg roll wrappers, this recipe is not gluten-free. And unfortunately, it's difficult to find premade gluten-free wrappers. Some companies, though, do sell gluten-free egg roll and wonton mixes.
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The main benefit of air-frying foods rather than deep-frying them is the amount of fat that ends up being absorbed into the food. Since an air fryer can cook food using less oil, less oil is absorbed compared to deep-frying. We also like the convenience of air-frying—no greasy splatter or hot oil mess to contend with.
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Yes, you can use ground turkey, ground chicken or lean ground beef.
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Spring roll wrappers are thinner than egg roll wrappers, so you may need to reduce the cooking time. If using spring roll wrappers, just be sure to monitor the time and cook until golden brown and crisp, turning halfway through.
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To make the egg rolls ahead, prepare the recipe through Step 2. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent the wrappers from drying out, and refrigerate for up to 1 day. You can also freeze the egg rolls, arranging them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze overnight, then transfer the frozen egg rolls to airtight freezer bags for up to 3 months.
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The filling is already cooked, which reduces the cooking time in the air fryer. Cook the egg rolls until golden brown and crispy, which will take about 10 minutes or so, turning halfway through. We recommend flipping the egg rolls to ensure they're browned evenly on both sides.
Additional reporting by Carrie Myers and Jan Valdez
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
315 | Calories |
7g | Fat |
43g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 3 | |
Serving Size 2 egg rolls | |
Calories 315 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 43g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 19g | 38% |
Total Fat 7g | 9% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 95mg | 32% |
Vitamin A 253IU | 5% |
Vitamin C 29mg | 32% |
Folate 130mcg | 33% |
Sodium 508mg | 22% |
Calcium 80mg | 6% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Magnesium 33mg | 8% |
Potassium 323mg | 7% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.